When you’re first here, it’s almost confusing. Wait, is this a kind of town that time forgot? Or is this a place that has been recharged and made cool but that has kept its historic look and feel? The answer to both of those, actually, is yes. Then, when you add in the uptown yet totally comfortable appeal of Northstar California, the super-popular ski “town” that mingles borders with Truckee, CA, you’re in for an interesting mix of experiences.
Truckee’s Charm
But that’s the charm of Truckee, CA — that bringing together of the forward-thinking and fun with the respected past. Keep the building that once housed a saloon but fill it with a fantastic restaurant that accents its food offerings with a vast wine list. Refurbish the hotel that’s more than 140 years old, add in a bistro but keep the ghost.
Of course, there’s a more recent side to Truckee, with every amenity and necessity you’d expect of a town with more than 16,000 year round residents. Try Truckee activities, like walking the path that leads up the hill from downtown and you might come upon a summer-time, family-based softball game. If you’re lucky, the rodeo will be in town, and the 13-something Rodeo Queens will parade out in their curls and fancy cowgirl outfits. Again, you’re not in your city anymore. You’re in Truckee. Sit back and take it all in.
If you’re visiting Truckee or just looking for something to do, check out the daytime and nightlife events happening in town and in Northstar. Whether it’s swishing down ski slopes or checking out an outdoor festival, you don’t have to look hard to find good times in Truckee.